Monday, 11 March 2013Many of the world's diamonds, including most of those found in Western Australia's famous Argyle mine, may have begun as organic matter on the ocean floor, a study shows.Subjects: earth-sciences, geology

Thursday, 14 February 2013Scientists studying a bulge on the Earth's surface where the crust is missing have found the exposed mantle contains more magnesium than usual making it lighter.Subjects: earth-sciences, geologyLocations: china, south-africa, united-states

Friday, 8 February 2013Scientists now understand why the 2011 Japanese tsunami was bigger than expected and say we need to prepare for larger tsunamis in the future.Subjects: earthquake, geologyLocations: japan, new-zealand

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